# 6 Del. C. § 4901: § Â 4901. Declaration of purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 6 Del. C. § 4901
- **Heading:** § Â 4901. Declaration of purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 6 / Chapter 49 / Section 4901

## Text

The General Assembly finds and declares that the distribution and sale of vehicles within this State vitally affects the general economy of the State and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate vehicle manufacturers with franchise agreements, distributors or wholesalers and factory or distributor representatives, and to regulate franchises issued by the aforementioned who are doing business in this State in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this State.

## Nearby sections

- [6 Del. C. § 4901 § Â
        4901. Declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4901.md)
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        4902. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4902.md)
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        4903. Sales incentives; warranty and predelivery obligations to new motor vehicle dealers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4903.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4904 § Â
        4904. Liability for transportation damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4904.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4905 § Â
        4905. Product liability indemnification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4905.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4906 § Â
        4906. Termination, cancellation or nonrenewal of franchise — Requisites.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4906.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4907 § Â
        4907. Termination, cancellation or nonrenewal of franchise — Compensation by manufacturer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4907.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4908 § Â
        4908. Termination, cancellation or nonrenewal of franchise — Dealership facilities assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4908.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4909 § Â
        4909. Succession to ownership of new motor vehicle dealer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4909.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4910 § Â
        4910. Sale of dealership franchise, notice to franchiser, and right of first refusal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4910.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4911 § Â
        4911. Sale of dealership franchise, notice to franchiser, and right of first refusal — Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4911.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4912 § Â
        4912. Written designation of succession unaffected.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4912.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4913 § Â
        4913. Unlawful acts by manufacturers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4913.md)
- [6 Del. C. § 4914 § Â
        4914. Validity of certain agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T6_C49_S4914.md)

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